It has been 17 days since my last run. Yes, I am counting the days because running is part of my life and I can't live without it. The plan is to continue spinning this week and then go for a trial run over the weekend to see how it goes. I am so tempted to hop on the treadmill at the gym so I have to leave my running shoes at home to stop myself. I wear my flip flops to the gym and then change into my cycling shoes so that's all I can do. I am actually starting to enjoy spinning and I think it is a great way for me to continue my cross training once I get back to running again. Last night I was pretty tired and had to drag myself to the 6:45pm class and once it was over I was glad I went. I never regret a great workout. I think I am taking this injury thing much better this time around but I am not sure how long this somewhat positive attitude lasts.
My original plan was to start my marathon training the week of October 14th, which would give me 16 weeks to train but that may not happen. I am keeping my fingers crossed that I can at least get a small run in this weekend and remain pain free. I will not run through pain because I don't enjoy it and then I turn into a bag of nerves wondering what I am going to feel like the next day. If I cannot get back into training soon enough I will downgrade to the half marathon in February and reschedule my sub-four quest for my Dad. I really want to hit my goal so I won't run a marathon that I am not properly trained for. If I don't make the February marathon then I might put it off until the end of the year. I would really love to run CIM in December so maybe that will be my race.
I haven't talked about my puppies in a while but I still have two of them. My girls are 18 weeks old now and have grown so much. I am not sure what I am going to do with them or better yet without them. I have been way to picky in placing them in new homes so I guess it is my own fault. The puppies are very attached to us so going to a new home will be difficult for them but I know they will adjust if they find a loving home. I have to stop the whole picking up the stray animals thing but I can't help myself.
So tell me...How many weeks do you train for a marathon?
I have always stuck to a 16 week training program.
Do you have a soft spot for stray animals?
You know I do! I have picked up two in the past year and all of my dogs have been strays with the exception of one. I can't bring myself to spend money on a pet when so many are homeless or in shelters about to be put down :(
I have always stuck to a 16 week training program.
Do you have a soft spot for stray animals?
You know I do! I have picked up two in the past year and all of my dogs have been strays with the exception of one. I can't bring myself to spend money on a pet when so many are homeless or in shelters about to be put down :(
Best of luck with your recovery! I've had nothing but interruptions in my marathon training this fall - extremely frustrating!!
ReplyDeleteI'm on a sub four quest, too ... not going to happen this month, maybe in December.
It is very frustrating to say the least! I hope you are able to meet your sub-four goal in December an overcome any issues you may be having as well.
ReplyDeleteHope your test run this weekend works out and that your injury is behind you! The puppies are still looking quite adorable as they are growing!
ReplyDeleteThank you Abbi! I am hoping for the best. This can be very depressing if it goes on for too long. I love these darn puppies and I am not sure how in the world I am going to watch them leave :(
DeleteGood luck with recovery! I took almost a month off in August and the pain came right back. My physical therapist explained that if it is a muscle tightness problem that resting may not help like a typical injury. I really massage it a TON and it is better now than two weeks ago, but it fluctuates. I hope your resting helps, but don't get too discouraged if it comes back!! Do you use the foam roller or "the stick?" It is so frustrating to be injured, I hope you are pain free and soon!!!
ReplyDeleteI am doing all of the above including some electrotherapy. It is actually feeling a lot better but the true test is going for a run and seeing how it feels the following day. Thank you for all of your support and advise. I really do appreciate it :) I am hoping for the best after a short run this weekend :)
DeleteI like your 0.0 sticker. You should market those with a magnet so that runners can remove them from their cars once they can run again. Of course you could have the 0.0 sticker with the adhesive for all those permanent couch potatoes.
ReplyDeleteSorry about your down time. It happens to us all eventually. Hope you're able to run soon.
As far as training for marathons, I'll try to stay in marathon shape year round if not injured.
I like to be in half marathon shape year round so staying in marathon shape is pretty awesome! I am hoping to get just a few miles in this weekend. Keeping my fingers crossed!
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